Safety Manager

CS Recruiting; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Safety Manager in North Charleston, SC, for a full-time, on-site role. You will oversee day-to-day transportation safety, ensure FMCSA/DOT compliance, and manage driver qualification files with strict recordkeeping.

You will review logs, coordinate coaching or corrective action, and support drug/alcohol testing and Clearinghouse duties. You will partner with operations and maintenance to verify vehicle inspections, analyze CSA/SMS data for trends, and lead safety

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or DOT compliance within trucking or asset-based operations.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver qualification files, hours-of-service, ELDs, and DOT drug/alcohol testing.
• Experience with a sizable fleet in a supervisor/lead role is preferred.
• Experience in heavy-haul or related sectors may be relevant.
• Excellent organization and communication with drivers and operations.
• Ability to travel periodically, ~25%, to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transportation safety and compliance activities with FMCSA and DOT requirements.
• Maintain driver qualification files and ensure records, renewals, and deadlines are met.
• Support hours-of-service and ELD compliance; review logs and coordinate corrective action.
• Coordinate DOT drug/alcohol testing and Clearinghouse records and confidentiality.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze CSA/SMS data, and suggest risk-reduction steps.
• Investigate accidents and safety concerns; document findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations/maintenance for vehicle inspections and safety defects.
• Coordinate driver safety training and reinforce company safety policies.

Skills

Transportation safety

Fleet safety

DOT compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

• Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 12577

Safety Manager

Job Type: Full-time; on-site

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transportation safety and compliance activities, ensuring driver and fleet practices align with applicable FMCSA and DOT requirements.
• Maintain accurate driver qualification files and compliance documentation, and monitor required records, renewals, and deadlines.
• Support hours-of-service and ELD compliance, review driver logs as needed, identify potential violations, and coordinate coaching or corrective action.
• Coordinate DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and Clearinghouse queries, maintaining appropriate records and confidentiality.
• Monitor safety performance, review CSA/SMS information, identify trends, and recommend steps to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety concerns; document findings and coordinate corrective actions to help prevent recurrence.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to support vehicle inspection and maintenance compliance and ensure safety-related defects are addressed.
• Coordinate driver safety training, communicate company policies, and reinforce accountability across the fleet.
• Support applicable OSHA and workplace safety requirements, including identifying hazards and coordinating follow-up where needed.
• Visit satellite groups of drivers and trucks in other locations to reinforce safety practices, connect with drivers, and review compliance.
• Work closely with the Safety Director and leadership to strengthen safety processes as the fleet expands.

Experience

• Transportation safety, fleet safety, or DOT compliance experience within a trucking, commercial vehicle, or related asset-based operation.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver qualification files, hours-of-service requirements, ELDs, and DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Experience with a fleet of meaningful scale is preferred; candidates who have supported a larger fleet in a supervisor, lead, or assistant role are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in full truckload, concrete, construction, or another commercial vehicle environment may be relevant; prior heavy haul experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organization, communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with drivers and operations.
• Ability to travel periodically to visit drivers and satellite fleet locations, estimated at approximately 25%.

Location

North Charleston, SC

Compensation Details

This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus